Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months (with opportunity for extension)

Where: Remote working, with option for in-person meetings in London (if accessible)

Salary range: £28,000 - £36,000 depending on experience

The opportunity: We are looking for an organised and self-motivated Project Manager to join our growing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team.

Benefits: Opportunity to work remotely and flexibly. Ongoing career-building training. Supportive team environment. The chance to be part of a successful start- up. Pension contributions.

About us: UNLRN is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training company empowering people to advocate for equality in their homes, communities and workplaces. Through our network of expert facilitators, we run inclusivity trainings for organisations of all shapes and sizes. We believe in working ethically and sustainably, which is why we give back to non-profit organisations fighting for equality around the world.

We'd love you to apply if you are:

• Organised: you have a strong project management track record in a client-focused environment.
• Thorough: you have an excellent attention to detail, with a good eye for small mistakes.
• A self-starter: you take initiative to manage your workload, solve problems independently and raise workload issues with your manager.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment: you can respond quickly, positively and thoughtfully to client needs.
• A strong communicator: you can confidently communicate with a diverse range of people and can demonstrate relevant previous experience.
• Resilient: you’re always looking to learn and are open to feedback.
• A great collaborator: you’re excited to work closely with the UNLRN team. You believe in transparency and accountability.
• Passionate about social justice: you want to make a difference.

Job responsibilities:

• Managing client projects from beginning to end, ensuring they are delivered to the agreed time, budget and scope.
• Liaising with clients: always providing positive, high-quality, timely service, leading to repeat business.
• Liaising with and supporting UNLRN founders and a small team of DEI consultants: communicating project timelines, progress and requirements.
• Gathering client feedback after training and at the end of long-term projects and sharing with the clients and UNLRN team. Acting on feedback and spotting further opportunities.
• Ensuring the quality of all projects by sharing with the relevant people at the relevant times. Making suggestions for improvement.
• Identifying and alerting the team about sales and marketing opportunities. Looking out for new clients, up-selling and cross-selling to existing clients.
• Assisting the UNLRN founders with office management.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Black, minority ethnic and disabled candidates are particularly encouraged to apply so we have the widest pool to choose the most suitable candidate from.

How to apply: By 11th December 2022, please fill in our Application form and our Diversity Monitoring Form by clicking Apply for this Job (second form is optional).

Please bear in mind the job criteria we will be checking your answers against are detailed above and please ensure your answer to each question does not exceed 200 words. Your professional experience alone does not define you, so you are welcome to refer to skills, experience and examples outside of paid work.

What next?

You’ll be invited to a half-hour online interview, then invited to perform a relevant work sample test. If successful, you’ll begin your trial period at UNLRN!